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During the second half of the 20th century, architecture and feminism have independently adopted and developed critiques of modern Western theoretical conventions and reappraised the impulse towards social reform. Beyond this parallel shift in critical perspective, how are these two seemingly disparate disciplines related? This volume addresses this question through diverse essays and projects, articles range from a definition of new possibilities for a feminist architecture to an analysis of the "Playboy" bachelor pad. Other essays include discussions of Niki de Saint-Phalle and Edith Wharton.